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Can any of you gas pump experts identify these pumps? The information will help my research. (pictures borrowed from earlier in thread.)

I really appreciate all the input...keep it coming! I think the lesson for me here is to be a little less obsessed with everything being perfect. Obviously there was a degree of variation between stations, so I can relax about the cigarettes.

This station is set in the late seventies. You've given me the excuse I was looking for! I'll put them in the back as planned. I will have to remember to do that outside box, too.

Did the outside box hold the entire inventory, or were some cases kept inside in order to fill the box as needed?

You make a good point! I have no idea how the cigarettes were stored or sold. This layout was determined by the following: I have no photographic evidence of any vending machine in the showroom. All evidence suggests the cigarettes were kept in the stockroom. They were no doubt sold by the pack, but stored in cartons. Less compelling but equally true: I have no room left in the stockroom for a vending unit, and they will look cool sitting on the shelves. I never worked at a station, and I've never smoked, so I'm at a bit of a disadvantage. Perhaps others will weigh in on this, and provide clarification.

I finished the cigarettes that will be in the storeroom. They are not perfectly accurate, but in 1/25 scale, they should be adequate. I realize that the sides of most of the cartons won't be visible, but I did them anyway as practice. Will add more when more is done. Thanks for looking, and I appreciate all the help as well as the feedback.

More of these announcements interest me than is typical. I , too shall have a lighter wallet.

Clark must have been one of the last brands to get rid of pump globes. Tom's pic of the girl at the pump was 1978, I believe.

Here's an overhead of the office. Much detailing to do, but project is coming along. I'll update when I get more finished.

Here's some views of the office so far. I've been told they were very crowded, and this one is starting to clutter up.

More progress on the station. Here's some uniforms made from Apoxie Sculpt. This is my first time using this product, and I'm pretty pleased with the result. Hangers are bent wire. You won't be able to see a lot of the uniform detail when they're hung up, but I detailed them completely anyway. It's good to practice. I still need to scrape the excess paint off some of the shirt hangers.

I love the stuff! It is very light, very strong, easy to use. I use epoxy or super glue when attaching parts. Cuts with a metal straightedge and utility knife. It is expensive. I got ten 21x36 sheets for $100.00, It's a little less if you have the natural finish, not white. I bought the white. Found it on the large auction site with a "make offer" deal. He took enough off the asking price to make the shipping free, and then some. I highly recommend it if you can get a decent price. I have to admit, I've never tried foam core, so I can't comment on it.

Good point. I've heard that one, too.

Has anyone noticed that even people who know cars use the words wheels, wheel covers, rims, and hubcaps as if they are all the same thing? Not a big deal, but what do you think about this?

Thanks again, Mahyday. I saved these, too!

This product contains chemicals which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. I wonder why it isn't known to do these things anywhere but California? (tongue in cheek)

I've had over 600 transactions on eBay, and only two were bad. I've built most of my collection from it. The key is patience. If it gets too costly, let it go...there'll be another. I scored an Ertl International CO-4070A mint for $40.00, A really nice '66 Monaco for $35.00, A mint Mustang II Cobra II in box for $32.00. If you don't have to get the first one you see, deals can be had. My latest purchase was an AMT 1973 Camaro, a real nice builder...for $18.00. Patience is key. I also snipe because bidding early only encourages someone to outbid you. I'm not a wealthy man, I can't afford book value! Note: all my prices above do not include shipping costs, typically around $9.00.

Your original link should work now. Nice work!

My first model was an Airfix DH-4, my first model car was a 1973 Vega, my first truck was the AMT Ford short hauler. The DH-4 was purchased at Strete Hobbies, 1969 (gone) Vega purchased at a small local store, 1973 (now a Mexican food mart) Short Hauler purchased at Sears, 1975 (store closed)

I would like to see nice printed whitewalls as well.

maybe I'm a little thick, but I'm not sure what you are requesting. I don't cast anymore because I do it so infrequently, the resin goes bad, and I'm tired of wasting money that way. I don't have a copy of that publication, so I can't see the pumps. Who is the manufacturer, Tokheim? What is the pump for? I will help you any way I can. Sorry about any trouble you may have had with other members. I'm sure you don't need the aggravation given your medical situation.

I very rarely enter contests these days. The only ones I do enter are in the immediate Columbus area. I've had models appear in both model car magazines, and I have won my share of awards. It was all great fun, but now I'm content to just build and post in this forum. The trophy I'm most proud of was the Best of Show cup won at an IPMS show in Columbus. It's a large show, and overwhelmingly military. To have the military guys vote my school bus best of show was something I'll never forget. I really like your stations, and I'd like to see more of them.

The stockroom is coming along. I had to make more oil cans to stock the shelves. I've made 562 decaled oil cans for this project so far. I'm not sure the cans in the back row will be visible when in the shelves, but I decaled them anyway, just in case you can see a bit of them. I'll post more pictures when I get more done. Thanks for all the positive feedback, and thanks for all the help, I've had a lot of useful input from several people, you know who you are!

Very cool! I'll have to add this to my references. Thank you!

I don't know if you're going to have gutter or not, but if you don't, it might be cool to have a rut in the ground or discoloration on the surface to indicate where the rain ran off the roof onto the ground. I would imagine it would be quite loud inside the building during a downpour! I sense you're much like me, modeling on a very restricted budget. Really cool stuff you have going on here, especially on a tight budget!